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KU52 XBW

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,071 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,009 miles

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,670 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,219 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,704 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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KU52 XBW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 XBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU52 XBW registered?

KU52 XBW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is KU52 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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